This page provides public access to official announcements and opportunities for public comment on a range of regulatory and project-related matters. We are committed to transparency and want to ensure you have the information you need to stay informed and participate in our decision-making processes.

Types of Notices You'll Find Here

Browse the categories below to find specific notices. Each section contains important documents and information on how to get involved.

• Regulatory Notices

  • Information and/or opportunities for commenting on Regulatory Program information, including Section 10 and/or Section 404 permit applications submitted to USACE.

• Section 408 Notices

  • Information and opportunities for comment on proposed alterations to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) civil works projects.

• Section 214 (WRDA) Notices

  • Notices regarding our authority under Section 214 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 to accept and use funds from non-Federal public entities to expedite the review of their permit applications and/or permission request.

• Civil Works Notices

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  • Information and opportunities for commenting on USACE Civil Works Projects, including Clean Water Act and National Environmental Policy Act assessments.

  • Documents related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), including Environmental Assessments (EAs) and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) for federal projects.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) are issuing a Joint Public Notice regarding the Mississippi River and Tributaries Project for the West Atchafalaya Basin Protection Levee, W124B Levee Lift and Repairs, utilizing the Scott Green Borrow Area. The proposed levee lift repairs are located within an existing project right-of-way that was previously cleared through the National Environmental Policy Act process. However, the levee lift would result in new impacts, including disturbance to habitat at the toe of the levee and building takings.

This notice serves as the public announcement for the LDEQ Section 401 Water Quality Certification application. Please see the official letter attached for details.

The public is invited to participate in a 10-day comment period from August 7 to August 17, 2026, to provide feedback on the proposed actions. Comments can be submitted through the following methods:

Mail:

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
Water Permits Division
P.O. Box 4313
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313
Attn: Water Quality Certifications

Email: DEQ-WaterQualityCertifications@la.gov

All correspondence concerning this application can be filed during the public comment period by referencing Water Quality Certificate 260406-01, Agency Interest Number 251146.

Public Notice Letter is available here.